Catherine Hammond This spring, New Adventures, a lifelong-learning program affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, offers nearly 100 classes and events for members who live in the Southeast Valley of the Sun. Classes for the semester continue until April 24, 2020. Presenters, often members of the group, may be experts in the field or people with…
Category: March 2020
Community News, March 2020
Choosing a Senior Living Community Is a Family Decision
Hilary Kanuch Making the decision to move to an independent or assisted living community is one that sometimes needs to be made by the whole family. At Renaissance, it is our goal to foster a community that is a great fit for both residents and their loved ones. Trudy Dave, daughter of resident Betty Creasy,…
Community News, March 2020
Community Church of SunBird
Jamie Morgan The Community Church of SunBird takes missions seriously. Jesus said in Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” We strive to take this directive to heart. Beginning February 23, Community Church of SunBird will feature a different mission opportunity each week. This will continue through…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
SunBird Lapidary Club
Floy Feltmann Lapid is Latin for stone. Lapidary means stonecutter. The SunBird Resort Lapidary Club has one of the best lapidary facilities in the area. We do more than stonecutting in the Lapidary Room. We have classes in basic rock, silversmithing, stained glass, fused/slump glass, Ming trees, lost wax, beading, wire wrapping, rock art, and more.…
Card Games & Sports, March 2020
The Bocce Ball Marathon
The 2019 Bocce Ball Marathon is in full swing. The competition is fast and furious. Through mid-February, 80 SunBird residents have participated in over 500 games of bocce. Before the Marathon is over, we will have played over 1000 games. The Marathon participants have been divided into four leagues, and each competing team must play…
Association News, March 2020
Post Office Update
Jan Griffin, Manager All first-class stamps are Forever. Individual stamps are 55 cents; a book/pane is $11.00. International first-class stamps are $1.20. Check out savings by using Flat-Rate boxes, available at the SunBird Post Office. March is here already, and for those winter visitors who are getting ready to head back home, be sure to…
Community News, March 2020
Patrol Report
Chief Catri Some interesting facts to know about Automated Gate Systems. Gated community housing is a desirable security amenity in America. Gates and walls provide the perception of security, safety, and privacy. It’s like living in a private club with restricted access. Residents love those gates, but they can be a pain for management to maintain.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
SunBird American/German Club to Hold Game Night
Frank Nechvatal The German Club celebrated Fasching at our February meeting with a potluck spread. Many members attended in costumes and beads. Fasching is a celebration much like Mardi Gras. This is a time to indulge in fun, food, and drink before the start of Lent, which is a Christian commemoration of the 40-day period…
Clubs & Classes, March 2020
John McKoy, Rotarian of the Month
Norm Noble It was an easy selection for Rotarian of the Month. John McKoy has overseen the biggest project the Sun Lakes Rotary Club has ever undertaken! The Navajo Water Project provides safe, inside tap water in 36 homes on the Navajo reservation. Up until now, these people had their water delivered weekly by a water truck…
Card Games & Sports, March 2020
Roadrunners Poker Run
Bill Johnson The SunBird Roadrunners Golf and Social Club held their Fifth Annual Poker Run on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. The 51 participants enjoyed the great weather all afternoon. Beginning at the Horizon Room, the group drew their first of five cards from Lorrie Johnson and Charlotte Donaldson. Proceeding to the second stop, hosted by…